THE mother of murdered prostitute Hanane Parry last night described her daughter as a "beautiful young girl at the start of her life."

Diane Parry, of Broughton, described the 19-year-old as a "free spirit" who had been "drawn down the wrong path in life".

Hanane's dismembered remains were found dumped in bin bags five days ago in the Everton district of Liverpool.

Her remains were discovered with those of fellow street worker Pauline Stephen, from Skelmersdale, Lancashire.

Hanane was a former pupil at St David's High School, in Saltney.

Diane said last night: "Myself and the rest of her family are absolutely devastated by the news of her death and we are struggling to come to terms with this dreadful news.

"Hanane was extremely kind-hearted and her name actually means kindness.

"She was a beautiful young girl at the start of her life with a shy and unassuming character." Hanane had lived in the Anfield area of Liverpool for a year and had previously spent six months in Birmingham.

She was brought up in the Chester area with her mother, two brothers, aged 11 and 13, and her seven-year-old sister.

Diane added: "I would describe her as a free spirit who was very headstrong and liked her own company and her friends at home will miss her a great deal.

"Hanane gave a lot to people who were less fortunately than herself. I bought her a pair of trainers when she was 17 which she then gave away to a homeless man saying he needed them more than she did."

Mark Corner, 26, was arrested on Monday evening in connection with the killings. Magistrates in Liverpool yesterday agreed to an extension that will allow detectives to question him for a further 36 hours.

* Anyone with information is asked to call Merseyside Police on 0151 777 8676 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.